Opportunities From: United Way of Kaw Valley

Join our Truck to Shelf Team and be part of the essential crew that keeps our pantry shelves stocked and our operations running smoothly!

As a member of this team, you’ll help with:

Unloading deliveries from the truck

Opening and sorting boxes of goods

Stocking shelves with care and accuracy

Organizing and storing excess inventory in our backroom or storage areas

This is a hands-on, active role that’s perfect for volunteers who enjoy working behind the scenes and don’t mind a bit of lifting, sorting, and teamwork. You’ll play a crucial role in making sure everything is ready and accessible for the people we serve.

Join our Truck to Shelf Team and be part of the essential crew that keeps our pantry shelves stocked and our operations running smoothly!

As a member of this team, you’ll help with:

Unloading deliveries from the truck

Opening and sorting boxes of goods

Stocking shelves with care and accuracy

Organizing and storing excess inventory in our backroom or storage areas

This is a hands-on, active role that’s perfect for volunteers who enjoy working behind the scenes and don’t mind a bit of lifting, sorting, and teamwork. You’ll play a crucial role in making sure everything is ready and accessible for the people we serve.

As a Heart & Cart Pantry Volunteer, you are part of the frontline hospitality team: the welcoming face and helping hands of our pantry experience. You’ll interact directly with guests, assist them through the shopping process, and help make their visit respectful, efficient, and caring. Your presence helps shape not just what guests take home, but how they feel as they leave.

Greet guests warmly as they arrive and check them in

Guide guests through the shopping process, answer questions, and help them locate items

Bag groceries, load or carry items to guests’ vehicles (as needed)

Maintain shopping area: tidy shelves, restock as needed, check for dated/expired items

Assist with crowd flow or line management during busy periods

Clean up stations, clear debris or stray packaging, and help keep the space orderly

Collaborate with other volunteers and staff to ensure guest needs are met efficiently

Report low stock or maintenance issues to staff

Uphold a welcoming, dignified, and nonjudgmental environment

Friendly, compassionate, and guest‑oriented attitude

Comfortable interacting with diverse individuals and demonstrating respect

Ability to lift moderate weight (boxes or grocery bags) safely

Willingness to stand, walk, bend, and assist throughout shift

Good communicator and active listener

Flexibility, teamwork, and adaptability in a dynamic environment

Reliable and punctual

SIGN UP DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITE!

https://senttopeka.churchcenter.com/people/forms/763140

Volunteers are needed.  Please give us a call if you can help! 

We need volunteers all year but we are very flexible and can work around seasonal schedules when possible.

Types of drivers are needed:
 

What happens when I decide to volunteer?

Each day, Lawrence Meals On Wheels delivers approximately 150+ meals. This enormous task would not be possible without our number one resource – Volunteers. Over 125 volunteers each week are utilized to serve our clients.
 

Volunteers pick up meals between 10:30 – 11:30 at MOW, 2121 Kasold, and then deliver to between 4 -8 clients. The delivery bags are then returned to MOW. The entire process takes an hour or less and can easily be done over your lunch hour.  We can be very flexible if you need to run errands afterwards or return the bags the next morning - just let us know and we will work it out.
 

Volunteers initially train with a staff member and then ride along on a route prior to driving their own. We provide route sheets, with detailed maps and written directions. Staff is always available to answer any questions and assist as needed.  All of our routes take an hour or less.  We do our best to make sure that the delivery routes are as direct and concise as possible.
 

A valid driver’s license and proof of current insurance are required.
 

Our volunteers range in age from 5 to 90. We have parents who drive with their children, executives who drive on their lunch hour, as well as KU students and retired individuals who drive. We are flexible and can work with your schedule, i.e. if you are going to be out of town, can only help over the holidays and/or during the summer, etc.

We can not accept anyone under 18 as a volunteer driver unless they are accompanied by a parent.

Other Volunteer Opportunities:
 

Schedule:  Daily M-F 9-2

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Thank you for donating a meal for our guests at the Lawrence Community Shelter! All meal donations must be scheduled and approved in advance. Meal donations must be prepared in a safe-certified or similarly regulated kitchen for quality assurance. Homemade donations are NOT accepted. However, you can volunteer to cook in the shelter kitchen instead.

Please reach out to schedule your meal donation. You will receive instructions for preparing meals, the number of servings, and noting common allergens.

Each Sunday, the ECM hosts Food Not Bombs' meal prep. Food Not Bombs provides free meals to the community each Monday. Food prep consists of cutting and preparing foods as well as some clean up after. This typically takes about 3 hours and begins around 1:30 pm. Volunteers do not need to stay the entire time.

Volunteers just need to show up to the ECM. All equipment will be provided on site. No previous food prep experience necessary, we can show you all you need to know!

 This is a reoccurring event for every Monday. After receiving a follow-up email from the ECM, please indicate which date you are looking to register for. 

Types of drivers are needed:
 

What happens when I decide to volunteer?

Each day, Lawrence Meals On Wheels delivers approximately 150+ meals. This enormous task would not be possible without our number one resource – Volunteers. Over 125 volunteers each week are utilized to serve our clients.
 

Volunteers pick up meals between 10:30 – 11:30 at MOW, 2121 Kasold, and then deliver to between 4 -8 clients. The delivery bags are then returned to MOW. The entire process takes an hour or less and can easily be done over your lunch hour.  We can be very flexible if you need to run errands afterwards or return the bags the next morning - just let us know and we will work it out.
 

Volunteers initially train with a staff member and then ride along on a route prior to driving their own. We provide route sheets, with detailed maps and written directions. Staff is always available to answer any questions and assist as needed.  All of our routes take an hour or less.  We do our best to make sure that the delivery routes are as direct and concise as possible.
 

A valid driver’s license and proof of current insurance are required.
 

Our volunteers range in age from 5 to 90. We have parents who drive with their children, executives who drive on their lunch hour, as well as KU students and retired individuals who drive. We are flexible and can work with your schedule, i.e. if you are going to be out of town, can only help over the holidays and/or during the summer, etc.

We can not accept anyone under 18 as a volunteer driver unless they are accompanied by a parent.

Other Volunteer Opportunities:
 

Care Cupboard Volunteers will provide excellent and compassionate customer service for shoppers in our food pantry located on the north side of Heartland Community Health Center.  Service duties include: greeting shoppers, data entry, assisting shoppers, sacking groceries; as well as some light cleaning and stocking of the pantry. 

Volunteers will serve independently in support of our mission to help those in need of care. Comfort with computer entry is important and experience serving a diverse population (some with potentially special needs) is crucial. 

The Care Cupboard at Heartland Community Health Center is a satellite of Just Food.

Assist seniors to get where they need to go inside of Douglas County!  The Senior Resource Center (SRC) provides door-to-door transportation service Monday-Friday 7am-4pm in SRC's wheelchair accessible vehicles.

SRC seeks volunteer drivers for our Senior Wheels transportation programs in Eudora and Baldwin City.  Must be 21 years of age or older, have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and be able to pass a background check. No specialized driving experience or CDL is required!

We seek friendly, engaged individuals who love to work and communicate with the public, staff, and other volunteers. You will enjoy a flexible, fun environment where your work is greatly appreciated. Familiar with smart phone applications or willingness to learn is required. Must be able to stand-by assist seniors who have mobility challenges, as well as secure mobility devices in the vehicles. Knowledge of Lawrence and Douglas County streets and highways is very helpful.

Training is provided. We ask for a minimum of a 6-month commitment.Contact Heidi Briery for additional information.

Volunteer applications can be submitted from our website at www.dgcoks.gov/src

So many tasks require computer skills and internet access these days. Many of our older friends and neighbors simply haven't had the digital experience they find they now need!

Tech Help Tuesday is SRC's weekly in-person, drop-in tech support to help seniors troubleshoot and get the most out of their technology and devices.  Seniors drop-in for assistance (no appointments), and SRC volunteers help them with their phones, tablets, and laptops as needed. 

No special training is needed, but you should be able to help with setting up accounts and passwords, multi-factor log-ins, installing apps and other general troubleshooting and digital problem solving.  Many of our Tech Help volunteers are college students and others digital natives. 

Tuesdays, 2pm - 3:30pm.  Sign up to help just once or for many sessions!

For more information including how to sign-up, contact Kim Luce.

Volunteer applications can be submitted from our website at www.dgcoks.gov/src

Seniors, especially those who don't have family nearby, can struggle to complete odds and ends around their home. Sometimes those odds and ends are significant needs, such as moving furniture or boxes, packing to move into a nursing facility, or discarding old items. Sometimes it's something smaller, such as organizing and de-cluttering.

If you are interested in being on an on-call list (but no obligation) as someone we can contact when a need arises, please join this group of volunteers!  If you have a friend, partner, or team you like to work with, please let us know. Many hands make light work!

An SRC employee will contact you via email when a senior requests assistance. You will be provided a description of the specific assistance required. If you are available and interested, you can respond to the specific request. If you decline that specific request, you could be contacted for future requests. Occasionally, there is need for a pick-up truck! Keep this in mind if you have access to one and may be able to fill a special need.

Note: if you volunteer for a project that involves entering a senior's home without a SRC staff member present, we will ask you to complete a simple criminal background check first.

For more information, contact Doug Wendel.

Volunteer applications can be submitted from our website at www.dgcoks.gov/src 

Occasionally the Senior Resource Center for Douglas County receives requests from seniors who needs assistance with work in their yard. These requests are most common in the spring (to clean up after the winter) and in the fall (to help with leaves). 

If you are interested in being on an on-call list (but no obligation) as someone -- or a group -- who could be contacted when a need arises, please join this group of volunteers!  Volunteers will be contacted via email by an SRC employee when a senior requests assistance. You will be provided a description of the specific assistance required. If you are available and interested, you will be given a chance to respond to the specific request. If you decline that specific request, you could be contacted for future requests.

For more information, contact Doug Wendel.

Volunteer applications can be submitted from our website at www.dgcoks.gov/src

Preparing snow routes for pedestrian traffic

Safe Winter Walkways is a partnership program that supports the City's Strategic Plan Outcome of Strong, Welcoming Neighborhoods

Brought your bike to fix it or work on it? This is your place to check in!

Don't have a bike you need to fix right now, but you'd like to help others work on their bikes or you are coming down to learn and better yourself and the community by building some bike knowledge! Sign up today!

Become a Legal Self-Help Volunteer and make a significant impact in our community by supporting residents in accessing legal information and resources. This role is designed to be both rewarding and enriching, offering a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and your well-being is prioritized. 

What You’ll Do

Assist Residents: Guide clients in finding the correct legal forms and understanding court procedures, helping them navigate the self-help process effectively. 

Manage Data: Accurately record and track client interactions and requests, contributing to the enhancement of our services and resource management. 

Collaborate and Learn: Participate in training sessions and collaborate with a dedicated team, gaining valuable experience and developing your skills. 

Please Note:  Volunteers cannot provide legal advice or representation. Your role focuses on helping clients access the right resources and understand the self-help process. 

What We Offer

Valued Experience: Engage in meaningful work that provides hands-on experience in client support and office operations. 

Skill Development: Build essential skills in communication, organization, and data management in a practical setting. 

Supportive Environment: Work in a trauma-informed, supportive space where your well-being is important to us. We are committed to ensuring a fulfilling and balanced volunteer experience. 

Mutual Benefit: Enjoy a rewarding experience where your contributions make a real difference, and where both you and the community benefit from your involvement. 

Assist with data entry

Client assistance applications

Organizing client folders

Client follow-up calls

Client eligibility 

At Family Promise of Lawrence (FPL), we believe that every family deserves a safe, welcoming space to land while working toward housing stability. That’s why we’re inviting volunteers to join our Repair and Renew team—a hands-on opportunity to make a lasting impact on the spaces where families heal, grow, and rebuild.

Goal: To help staff provide a safe, organized, and welcoming environment to all who visit our offices.

Outcome: By supporting the upkeep and organization of shared spaces—both indoors and outdoors—volunteers will directly reduce the time staff spend on logistical tasks, allowing them to focus more fully on serving families in crisis. This support is especially impactful for the case management team, whose work is often emotionally and administratively demanding. A well-maintained environment not only improves efficiency but also communicates dignity and care to every family who walks through our doors.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Qualifications/Education/Skills:

Required:

Preferred but not required:

Physical and Emotional Demands:

Purpose:
Help ensure donated items reach the families who need them most. Volunteers in this role assist with picking up donations from community members and delivering them to Family Promise of Lawrence families, creating safe, welcoming spaces for those in transition.

Responsibilities:

Role Flexibility:

This role can be split into two parts—Mover or Driver—or combined depending on the volunteer’s availability and vehicle access. Volunteers may work solo, in pairs, or as part of a team.

Time Commitment:

Location:

We organize monthly Caregiver Nights Out on the 2nd Friday of every month from 5:30-8:30 PM. This event includes childcare. Our childcare team needs many dedicated hands to maintain a low volunteer-to-child ratio.

You can volunteer for one day or multiple, whichever works for you!

We organize monthly Support Groups on the 2nd Monday of every month from 6:00-8:00 PM in Lawrence. These Support Groups include childcare. Our childcare team needs many dedicated hands to maintain a low volunteer-to-child ratio.

You can volunteer for one day or multiple, whichever works for you!

Each Thursday we serve a free vegan meal from 11:30 - 1:30. We need volunteers between 9:30am and 2:00pm to help get the food ready, serve the food, and help with clean up after. Volunteers do not need to stay the whole time and can come in whenever it fits their schedule. Volunteers should plan to stay for at least 2 hours. They are also welcome to eat with us before or after their volunteer time is done.

After signing up on this site, a volunteer manager will reach out with a follow-up email. Be sure to indicate which date(s) you are available to volunteer for. 

ECM offers a number of programs and opportunities for students and community members, including our popular weekly Veggie Lunch; Tai Chi, Capoeira, and Kickboxing classes; and our International Movie Nights;

Help us reach more people by spreading the word about our services and events! Grab some friends and get some exercise as you help distribute ECM flyers on the KU campus or Downtown Lawrence. 

ECM is always looking for compassionate volunteers to help promote and maintain our facility and programs.

Every Wednesday while KU is in session, we need volunteers to come help prepare a free vegan lunch, which we serve the following Thursday. Veggie Lunch prep begins every Wednesday at 4:00 pm and usually takes about 3 hours. Volunteers are not required to stay the entire time - they can come in for however long they would like. 

Volunteers will help with food prep - mostly cutting vegetables - and with storage and cleanup afterwards. All you need to do is show up! We will have someone onsite with a meal planned out and everything you will need is onsite.

When we reach out with follow-up, please be sure to indicate which date(s) you are available to volunteer as this is a reoccurring event. 

Help families feel welcomed—and keep shared spaces shining.
Family Promise of Lawrence (FPL) is looking for Clean and Prep Volunteers to help maintain safe, dignified environments for families in shelter. This hands-on role includes two key areas of impact:

Whether you're wiping down surfaces, restocking essentials, or deep cleaning, your care helps families feel seen and supported—and allows staff to focus on stabilization efforts.

Time Commitment:
Flexible! Volunteers can sign up for regular cleaning shifts or be contacted when turnover support is needed. Great for individuals or small groups who enjoy short-term, hands-on service.

Impact:
Your work helps create a sense of dignity and calm for families in crisis. Clean, organized spaces communicate care—and make a real difference in how families experience shelter.

Seeking volunteers to help out in the sensory garden.  We have regular garden shared work times on Thursdays (March to October) from 9:30 to 11:30.  Once a volunteer completes the application https://reader.ku.edu/volunteer-application as well as out orientation, volunteers can select hours that work for them to weed, water, sweep, trim and enjoying.  Hours are flexible, folks with some gardening background helpful; tasks include physical labor and exposure to the outdoors while weeding, planting, sweeping, trimming and enjoying the garden.  Complete a volunteer application at reader.ku.edu and you will get an email regarding volunteer orientation.

The concept of a sensory garden is unique: to provide an outdoor environment that stimulates a variety of senses, making the garden particularly accessible to individuals with visual impairments and other disabilities.

Plantings include those that are very fragrant or have interesting textures. Plants are labeled with special markers that identify the plant in Braille and in print.

When you stroll through the Audio-Reader Sensory Garden, you are encouraged to explore the garden with your fingers, your nose, and your ears — to touch, feel, smell and listen. This is a hands-on garden and visitors are encouraged to use several of their senses in order to enjoy all of the delights that the garden has to offer.

Children, adults, and seniors — sighted and sight-impaired — revel in the opportunity to experience this unique garden. In order to activate the fragrance of a plant, you may need to gently rub the leaf between your fingers. This also allows you to experience the unique texture of each plant. Wind chimes, a bubbling rock fountain, song birds, the chiming of the nearby Campanile, and even the sound of the KU marching band wafting from the nearby football stadium provide wonderful sounds to enjoy. Take a moment to sit on one of the garden benches and enjoy the distinctive sounds of the garden.

Responsibilities:

Road To Recovery is an American Cancer Society program designed to help improve the quality of life and reduce barriers to care for cancer patients undergoing active treatment by transporting them to and from cancer-related treatment appointments.

The Road To Recovery Volunteer driver can help provide people with transportation to and from their cancer-related treatment appointments. Drivers donate their time and the use of their personal vehicles to help ensure that people with cancer get the treatments they need. Volunteer drivers are also there to show support and provide information and resource referrals coordinated through the American Cancer Society.

Responsibilities include:

Volunteer Driver Qualifications:

Pull weeds and do other basic yard work around our transitional housing facility!

This position is Fill in as needed when volunteers are off. Normal hours would be 9:00am - 2pm.  This area can be worked in half days as well.  You would assist clients in finding items, fold and sack their items, pull requested items from the back room, ie: sheets, towels, dishes.  When not assisting clients you can straighten up, and put away new donations in the room.  Mondays do not have clients, just straightening and replenishing the room with donations.

Braided Haven Mentor Program recruits and trains  a diverse group of individuals who are open and affirming, patient, kind, willing to give of themselves, and their time. Mentors engage with mentees to strengthen the relationship, but more importantly help build confidence and offer motivation.  We desire people who are open to fostering an environment for creativity, peace, hope, growth, and sense of family and ongoing support.

All mentoring provided is curated based on the needs of the mentee. One on One mentoring is offered for those who are interested and will participate in the Mentor/Mentee Matching process to assure the needs of the mentee for the greatest outcome, Youth entering the Braided Haven mentoring program will have access to a team of individuals to create a continuum of care for the mentee. 

Mentor/Mentee time should consist of the following but not limited to career development, academic support, and socialization. Whether it is a team or one on one session Mentors are encouraged to set goals within relationships to measure progress and to measure outcomes.

Mentees should expect to learn how to have healthy interactions and relationships. Participants should anticipate weekly visits, engage in goal setting and planning on how Mentor/Mentee time is spent. 

Mentors are expected to prepare youth for adulthood and young adults acclimatize into society with as much support as possible by providing practical tools and guidance to help achieve their individual dreams and goals.

Mentors are expected to support youth and young adults to cognitively process what it is to be LGBTQIA+ and how they're viewed in the society in which they live and empower them to engage their communities in a healthy and responsible way. 

Mentors will also be on-call for emergencies such as suicide prevention, or in response to a police call as a result of a violent incident.

Judges appoint CASA volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in court and other settings. Responsibilities may include:

*Gather information: Review documents and records, interview the children, family members, and professionals in their lives.

* Document findings and appear in court: Provide written reports at court hearings. Advocate for the child’s best interests and provide testimony when
necessary.

* Help the child understand the court proceedings.

* Seek cooperative solutions among individuals and organizations involved in the children’s lives.

* Ensure that the children and their family are receiving appropriate services and advocate for those that are not immediately available.

* Bring concerns about the child’s health, education, mental health, etc. to the appropriate professionals.

Requirements:

The Growing Together Community Garden located on the south end of our building at 200 Maine street needs periodic care. Watering, weeding, and plant identification are all necessary. If you're interested in helping out, let us know, and we'll put you in contact with our garden overseer to get you set up to become a part of Growing Together.

Currently we have a check-in desk for clothing room appts with one
opening as Fill In As Needed. You would answer the phones, greet
clients, fill out client intakes for services or clothing slips. You will work directly with the staff
with the hours being 9:00am - 2:00pm. Some previous office experience, and an ease in
working with clients helpful in this position.

Due to our high levels of certification, it is important for us to keep certain communal areas tidy. Kitchens, breakrooms, and other spaces need to be cleaned regularly. Recycling needs to be taken out, counters need to be wiped down, and floors need to be swept. None of the spaces get very dirty, but the cleaning needs to be frequent, so this is a volunteer opportunity that would involve doing a quick tidying throughout our spaces on a weekly basis.

Because we provide confidential services a volunteer would need to take a virtual HIPAA training and fill out some paperwork.

Volunteers needed to help at our well-loved community book sales!

What you'll do:

When we need help:

Why this helps:

This ISN'T the right volunteer spot for you if:

This IS the right spot for you if:

Volunteers are needed to research and price new donations.

What you'll do:

When we need help:

Why this helps:

This ISN'T the volunteer spot for you if:

This IS the spot for you if:

Welcome new donations to the library!

What you'll do:

When we need help:

Why this helps:

This ISN'T the right volunteer spot for you if:

This IS the right spot for you if:

Assist in the Booktique along with staff and volunteers regarding sales and merchandising.  Position requires customer service and cash register experience and a background check.

Sort donations on the loading dock for the Friends of the Library book sales, booktique, and online sales.

This position requires working with donated items, bending, standing, and working on the loading dock(temperatures vary).

Volunteers need to commit to one day a week(ongoing) for a 2-3 hour shift.

Training provided.

**Saturday and Sunday shifts needed (Join with a friend)!

Sort and box donated books by category for the quarterly book sales. Position requires one day a week for a 2–3-hour shift. Time of day can be flexible. Training provided

The Community Health Facility is home to Bert Nash, the Health Department, and the Visiting Nurses Association.

This volunteer position includes someone that can do basic clerical needs such as typing, filing organizing, and anything requiring me by the executive Director to help her with her paperwork. The grant researching part of this volunteer Position includes looking for grants to help nonprofits and any grants available.

Provide daycare during parent groups!

Tentatively we have the following needs at a variety of locations in Topeka: Mondays 5:30-8:00PM, and the 3rd Tuesday of every month 5:30-8:00PM, and other days/times as needed. 

To apply please visit:  https://www.kcsl.org/how_options.aspx and click 'Apply Now.'

Are you passionate about creating a safe, fun, and engaging space for children to explore and learn? Join the Play Crew at the Kansas Children's Discovery Center!

As a nonprofit children's museum, the Discovery Center is dedicated to inspiring a lifelong love of learning for every child. Volunteers play a key role in bringing this mission to life by helping create memorable experiences for every family that visits.

As a Play Crew volunteer, you'll:

This position is perfect for those who:

Play Crew volunteers should be comfortable standing, bending, and working at kid-level to ensure our visitors have an unforgettable experience. Join us in making the Kansas Children's Discovery Center a magical place for children and families!

Apply on our website at: https://kansasdiscovery.org/support/volunteer/

LINK (Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen) is looking to fill its Weekday Coordinator position. The Weekday Coordinator is responsible for helping LINK's volunteer serving groups serve free meals at LINK on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. (and other weekday holidays when the Salvation Army is not serving a meal) to anyone in the Lawrence community. While the meal is served during those times, the Weekday Coordinator is on site at LINK from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m to help prepare the kitchen, assist the serving group with getting the meal read to serve, greet and interact with LINK's guests, clean up the dining room and kitchen after the meal with the assistance of volunteers, and other duties that arise. The Weekday Coordinator also is responsible for preparing the meal on days when no volunteer serving group has signed up to volunteer. This is a perfect opportunity for a retired person, someone looking to get experience working with marginalized populations, someone who wants to learn about working in and running a kitchen, or someone looking for an opportunity that really matters and makes a different in people's lives.  If you are interested in learning more about this position, please contact Amy Carlson at 785-691-7940. 

LINK is always looking for volunteer groups to help serve lunch at LINK. If you have a group of 10-12 people who would like to volunteer for a meal service, we'd love to have you sign up for one of our "OPEN" days which you can find on our calendar here:  https://www.linklawrence.org/serving-calendar_quicklook/

If you are looking for individual volunteer opportunities, please email us at linksince1985@gmail.com

Seeking someone to help create marketing materials for social media, website, and outreach. 

Silverbackks is a 501(c)(3) organization that serves the Topeka community and we are looking for passionate, decisive, innovative leaders to serve on our board of directors. Silverbackks is a grassroots volunteer organization formed in July 2011 and is run by volunteers. The organization does not own any property and does not currently have any employees.We are a troop of volunteers standing with those who need help standing on their own. The leadership of a strong board of directors is needed to make the policy decisions that will take Silverbackks into the future.

Silverbackks is as much about building community as it is about feeding and caring for those in need in Topeka. Encouraging community among those we serve is an important outcome of Silverbackks—many of those we serve often feel isolated and without hope. Building community among our volunteers and providing volunteers with opportunities to learn, serve, and grow enhances the effectiveness of our efforts.

Since its founding, an unpaid operations manager has overseen and handled all of the administrative responsibilities of the organization. This individual has a high-level full time career and has transitioned out of the role of operations manager. The current board is creating a plan to hire a part-time staff position to take on these responsibilities.

Current Programs:

More information on Silverbackks programs can be found at www. silverbackks.org.

Silverbackks receives goods and tangible items donated by the community. including hygiene products, food and food service items for our feeding programs, and warmth items such as hats and gloves. A full list of tangible items we accept on donation can be found at www.silverbackks.org/wish-lists/. In the event these items are not donated to the extent needed to serve our clients, monetary donations are used.

People are generally quite pleased to donate money to a 100% volunteer run organization. It feels good to have your money used for direct services, rather than paying for staff and buildings. Silverbackks has been fortunate to receive generous financial support from the community and all programs are currently well-funded. In the future the organization will need to engage in fundraising to support a part-time staff position to fulfill the administrative responsibilities necessary to operate Silverbackks programs.

Organizations that have supported Silverbackks through either monetary or in-kind donations include the Amazon Smiles reward program, the Kroger Foods reward program, FHLBank Topeka, UPS, Topeka Community Foundation (through the Topeka Gives matching program), Davita, Stormont Vail, Advisors Excel, and various other churches and organizations.

Effective board members need to be involved in our programs as volunteers themselves. Choosing to occasionally prepare meals, hand out hygiene products, and serve meals in the evening and Sundays keeps the board in tune with how our programs function and familiarizes board members with the people we serve. In addition to participating in board meetings, board members are expected to volunteer from two to five hours each quarter of the year.

Champions for Silverbackks – We’re looking for cheerleaders, speakers, and connectors who will enthusiastically represent the organization to attract volunteers, donations of goods, and funding. Our board members are “chief volunteer recruiters” –we want you to invite your friends and associates to volunteer!

Strategic Thinkers and Planners – Silverbackks needs thoughtful and experienced leadership to continue serving our community’s needs. We’re looking for people with non-profit board strengths including financial management skills, strategic thinking/planning, the ability to work as a team to advance the mission of Silverbackks, effective communicators, and a passion for serving those in need in our community.

Fundraising – The part-time administrative position will need to be funded and the board will be responsible for fundraising to cover these expenses on an annual basis.

We are looking for 7 to 10 board members. Board terms are three years and board meetings are held quarterly. Interested in joining us to LEAD. HELP. BUILD. PROTECT? Please contact Isabel Huckins at (785) 267-2963 with questions.

When you see a show at Topeka Civic Theatre, you are seeing the result of countless volunteer hours. From the people who take you to your seat to those who paint the sets, the actors on our stage to the stage managers running the show; volunteers make Topeka Civic Theatre a place where theatre thrives. 

Topeka Civic Theatre's Behind-the-Scenes volunteers may never be in the spotlight, but their work behind-the-scenes ensures Topeka Civic Theatre continues to produce the best and most innovative theatre possible. With Backstage Crew, Painters, Builders, Properties Coordinators and Strike Force Crew, there is a behind the scenes volunteer opportunity to fit your talents.

Behind-the-Scenes Volunteers include: Backstage Crew, Set Construction, Scene Painting, Properties Coordinator and Strike Force Crew.

Backstage Crew: Volunteers will join us for our technical rehearsals through the run of out show to be back stage helping move sets, setting props, working flys and helping actors with costume changes.  This is a great way to see a show from another perspective by helping it run smooth, look good, and have a blast along the way! 

Set Construction: Volunteers build, cover and repair the scenery. Set construction includes a wide variety of construction techniques and materials such as wood, metal, foam, plastic and fabric. Projects in the scene shop depend on the degree of experience of the volunteer. 

Scene Painting: Painting techniques such as rag rolling, dry brushing and sponging are used for certain effects including but not limited to brick, stone, marble, plaster, stucco, foliage, wallpaper or a variety of wood grains. 

Properties Coordinator: The properties, or "Props" are the variety of set dressings used in a production. Examples include, books, housewares and/or food and beverage items. The properties coordinator collects or constructs props during a shows rehearsal period and attends tech week rehearsals to ensure all the props are ready for the performance fun. 

Strike Force Crew: Volunteers work to deconstruct the set on the Sunday following the final performance of each production. Ranging between two to four hours, some volunteers will use power tools, while others will support the clearing of props and furniture. Tidying the backstage wings is also a part of the process.  

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Jason Smith at Jason@TopekaCivicTheatre.com.

When you see a show at Topeka Civic Theatre, you are seeing the result of countless volunteer hours. From the people who take you to your seat to those who paint the sets, the actors on our stage to the stage managers running the show; volunteers make Topeka Civic Theatre a place where theatre thrives. 

Topeka Civic Theatre's Front of House volunteers greet the public, assist with will-call, verify tickets, help patrons find their seats, hand out playbills and assist with buffet tickets. This is wonderful way to meet new people, this volunteer experience is also a wonderful way to learn more about Topeka Civic Theatre.

Front of House volunteers include: Box Office, House Managers, Hosts, Buffet Wing and Ambassadors. 

Box Office: Distribute pre-paid tickets at the will call window, greet patrons and members, and answer questions about performance times. Commitment of time is one to two hours, and includes evenings and Sunday matinee performances.

House Manager: Topeka Civic Theatre's first representative for many of our patrons, our House Manager supervises the entryway and lobby, collects and tracks ticket stubs, offers general information to our patrons and members, and manages the Hosts. A friendly smile, neat appearance and a desire to provide a positive experience to all is a must. Commitment of time is one to two hours, and includes evenings and Sunday matinee performances.

Hosts:  Greeting and escorting our patrons and members to their seats, Hosts also distribute playbills, and answer general questions regarding the theatre. Similar to our House Manager role, Hosts must exhibit a desire to promote a positive customer service experience, have a neat appearance and a helpful attitude. Commitment of time is one to two hours, and includes evenings and Sunday matinee performances.

Buffet Wing: Located next to the buffet line entrance, our Buffet Wing volunteers collect dinner and brunch tickets. A positive attitude, smile and neat appearance are a must. Commitment of time is one to two hours, and includes evenings and Sunday matinee performances.  

Ambassadors: Serving groups who attend productions at Topeka Civic Theatre, volunteer Ambassadors greet groups at the door and remain with them throughout the performance to ensure the patron's experience is enjoyable. A positive-helpful attitude and neat appearance are a must. Commitment of time is two to four hours, and includes evenings and Sunday matinee performances.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Jason Smith at Jason@TopekaCivicTheatre.com.

At Arts Connect we are filling our schedule with exciting opportunities for area artists and the community. As such we have a growing need for support volunteers! If you enjoy the arts and are looking for a meaningful way to help support our local arts community please consider volunteering with Arts Connect. Ongoing needs include:

We appreciate our volunteers and are looking for individuals willing to give a bit of their time & energy to offer support to our arts community!

We invite you to contact us to discuss our complete and current needs. Thank you!

From 9am-12pm we are needing someone who is willing to come in our office and help sort donations.

This could be any day during the weekdays.

There is options to volunteer in the mornings in Topeka or Lawrence office has more flexibility on when to attend as well. 

KVC host events for foster homes as well as attends many community events. The dates vary from month to month. If interested you can reach out and see if the events work for you. This option is mostly when it's nice out, winter doesn't have as many community events but there are several foster family parties we need assistance with.

This would include setting up parties, attending a booth at community events both indoors and outdoors. As well as talking to people about KVC which will be discussed prior to each event.

An AscEnd of Life Doula is an intensively trained hospice volunteer who provides non-medical holistic support and comfort to the patient and their family, which may include education and guidance as well as emotional and spiritual care.  Doulas receive continual education and mentoring through online courses and our mentoring program.  

Doulas at Ascend will establish trust and build relationships with patients and families, focusing on what is most important and being an advocate of their wishes.  Doulas can provide companionship and support with deep listening and care.  Doulas do not replace our professional, medical hospice staff.  

Every Thursday and Friday 1-6 volunteers are welcome to help maintain the farm with weeding, mulching, planting, transplanting and odd jobs on the farm.

There will be additional opportunities on the following dates for 1 volunteer to assist with educational workshop setup and tear down:

May 5 from 12-1pm and 3-4pm

June 2 from 12-1pm and 2:30-3:30pm

Sept 15 from 12-1pm and 2:30-3:30pm.

1 volunteer to help with Third Friday Farmers Markets in Baldwin (June thru Sept) to help set up and tear down.

October 19 and 20: 2 volunteers for The Maple Leaf Festival in Baldwin City to help work the vendor booth all day both days.

Contact Lori Trojan for scheduling: lbtrojan@gmail.com

The Garden is managed by the Baldwin City Business and Professional Women's organization and is open to all Baldwin City residents. We would greatly appreciate help with some maintenance tasks at the garden, such as adding wood mulch to certain areas and some preparation tasks with garden plots.

Students, email akretzschmer@bakeru.edu for an email introduction to get involved!

Provide companionship to hospice patients and/or a break (respite) for their caregivers by providing volunteer visits in the client's home or a care facility.  Volunteer support requested once a week for a couple hours. There are breaks between new patient placements. You will not volunteer continuously for a year.

As a hospice patient companion volunteer, you would agree to volunteer a full year (or one full school year).

Hospice Volunteers can be called on to serve as patient companion in-home settings or local nursing facilities.

·         In a home setting volunteers provide respite to caregiver and/or patient companionship 2 hours, once a week. Respite for caregivers allows them time to get things done around the house or complete errands/appointments outside the home. You will often be left alone for up to 2 hours with in-home patients and will be given information on patient needs.  Volunteers will not be expected to provide skills-based/hands-on care.

·            

·         Hospice training provided/required.

·         Once you are placed with a patient/family you will provide regular, once weekly respites until the patient passes or your service is no longer needed. Placements can last only day/s or several months depending on the progression of the illness.

·           If you volunteer in a nursing facility you will visit one (or more) of our VNA hospice patients s in need of a companionship. These visits are generally shorter and typically include patients of advanced age with some dementias or patients who are sleeping more, in decline and families requesting calm presence.

·         There is no ‘Hospice House’ located in Lawrence, KS so volunteer visits occur in patient homes or facilities.                *You will need to have a car/transportation.

It’s best if you have availability that would allow you to:

·         Make visits during the weekday, once weekly for approximately 2 hours (until patient passes or service no longer needed. These placement timelines differ from weeks to months.)

·         Make visits during the late morning or early afternoon. (common examples: 10am – noon or 2-4pm )

·         Only available weekends? Placements are available during weekend hours as a friendly visitor for hospice patients in facility care. However, In-Home volunteer requests for regular volunteer support on weekends is less common. Please consider these limitations regarding volunteer requests if you are only available weekends.

·         One time or short-term requests happen on occasion for caregivers needing to attend appointments or in need of support for short period of time.

·         We also need volunteers willing to sit ‘vigil’ for patients who are actively dying.  You will sit with patients who will mostly be unresponsive or in need of reassurance/presence.  If you are also interested in late night vigil opportunities, please let me know.

Referrals for Hospice volunteers are requested of me by the patient’s Hospice social worker. Since volunteer placements are variable depending on referrals and volunteer availability, I’m not able to guarantee you will volunteer regularly every month. It just depends on the number of referrals and your ability to accept those placement requests. The longer you are able to volunteer, the more experiences and opportunities you will have to serve a variety of patients/families.

If you can be flexible regarding these changing commitments but still have availability, we can call on that would be best. Of course, a compassionate heart, ability to listen as well as a sense of humor and open mind will be of great benefit in this work.

To learn more about our Hospice volunteer program you are welcome to view the Hospice Volunteer Orientation Video:

         Hospice Volunteer Orientation Video Link:  http://youtu.be/7aATvGDpMk8

Volunteers act as a liaison between family members and surgery/recovery room staff by escorting family members to consultation rooms to talk with doctors and answering the telephone.

The Front Desk Greeter plays a critical role in creating a welcoming volunteers, agency partners, and vendors to the Kansas Distribution Center. The volunteer in this role will be responsible for providing friendly and eff0icient customer service, handling inquiries, and facilitating communication within the organization.

Responsibilities:

Greet and welcome visitors, volunteers, and partners in a friendly and professional manner.

Answer general inquiries from visitors directing them to the appropriate staff or resources.

Support administrative tasks such as data entry, answering phone calls, and accepting deliveries.

Other tasks as needed.

Commitment:

This is an onsite position at Harvesters Kansas Distribution Center

Requires a weekly commitment of 10 hours, with flexible scheduling available.

Must be able to commit to a regular volunteer schedule.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to interact with diverse groups of people.

Basic knowledge of computer skills for data entry and email communication.

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Additional Requirements:

Candidates must successfully complete an interview and a background check.

Training and Support: Volunteers will be provided with comprehensive training and ongoing support from the Kansas Distribution Center team, ensuring they are fully equipped for their responsibilities.

This is an active role in the hospital. Volunteers in our SPD department deliver supplies and stock linens on the nursing floors.

Requirements

This is an active role in the hospital. Volunteers in our SPD department deliver supplies and stock linens on the nursing floors.

Requirements

This is an active role in the hospital. Volunteers in our SPD department deliver supplies and stock linens on the nursing floors.

Requirements

This is an active role in the hospital. Volunteers in our SPD department deliver supplies and stock linens on the nursing floors.

Requirements

Help direct patients and family members to the correct location they need to go.  This includes helping look up patient room numbers for family members

Requirements

* Minimal walking 1 out of 5 shoes

* Some computer/phone knowledge

* Must complete application found on website Volunteer | The University of Kansas St. Francis Campus (kutopeka.com)

Volunteers assist customers in our Gift Shop. 

Requirements

*2 out of 5 shoes (Some walking)

*Must complete application found on website 

Volunteer | The University of Kansas St. Francis Campus (kutopeka.com)

Volunteers assist customers in our Gift Shop. 

Requirements

*2 out of 5 shoes (Some walking)

*Must complete application found on website 

Volunteer | The University of Kansas St. Francis Campus (kutopeka.com)

Volunteers assist customers in our Gift Shop. 

Requirements

*2 out of 5 shoes (Some walking)

*Must complete application found on website 

Volunteer | The University of Kansas St. Francis Campus (kutopeka.com)

In this key position, volunteers escort patients being admitted to the hospital, run errands and help with light clerical work. (Includes pushing wheelchairs)

Requirements

*5 out of 5 shoes (lots of walking)

In this key position, volunteers escort patients being admitted to the hospital, run errands and help with light clerical work. (Includes pushing wheelchairs)

Requirements

*5 out of 5 shoes (lots of walking)

A Eucharistic Minister is a parishioner, selected by the Pastor and mandated by the Bishop. Brings communion to patients in the hospital identifying as catholic . 

Requirements

*Must be catholic

* Must be 18+ years

*Requires a lot of Walking 5 out of 5 shoes

Must complete application found on website Volunteer | The University of Kansas St. Francis Campus (kutopeka.com) 

You will never be bored in this busy and popular volunteer assignment as you act as liaison between family members and surgery/recovery room staff. Volunteers log information as each patient moves from Pre-op, surgery, recovery and to their room. Volunteers also inform family members at each stage, answer the phone and take family members to consultation rooms to talk with doctors. A ready smile, flexible nature and good organizational skills are key in this area

Requirements

* Requires some walking 3 out of 5 shoes 

Must complete application found on website Volunteer | The University of Kansas St. Francis Campus (kutopeka.com) 

Seeking individuals to help develop a resilience program for youth based on the social emotional learning standards. Team members will conduct research on the 7 C's of Resilience developed by Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg (Competence, Coping, Character, Connection, Confidence, Contribution, and Control) and develop a framework for integrating social-emotional learning (SEL) with character development so youth will learn, practice and apply life skills that contribute to emotional health, academic, and social growth.

The curriculum will follow the Positive Youth Development framework. We will identify core principles that guide the curriculum, followed with age-appropriate activities and skills. This team will also assist with building a rubric to measure progress. 

Let's Help is looking for someone to assist in grant writing, preparation and submission process. Please inquire for more information. 

THIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY RUNS ALL YEAR, THERE IS NO END DATE

Organization: YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment (CSE)

Position Title: Text-to-Chat Hotline Support Volunteer

Opportunity Overview:

The Text-to-Chat Hotline was created to increase our outreach to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. This hotline provides accessibility to those who may face communication challenges, ensuring they receive the support they need. As a Text-to-Chat Hotline Support Volunteer, you will play a crucial role in offering information, crisis counseling, and referrals to those who utilize the text-to-chat hotline for assistance.

Key Responsibilities: 

Qualifications: 

Benefits:

This volunteer opportunity is ideal for students in the Psychology, Social Work, and Human Service fields! Not only will you gain volunteer hours, but you will also contribute to making a meaningful impact within the community while gaining valuable experience in the social services industry. As a volunteer, you will receive about 40 hours of training, providing you with the opportunity to volunteer in other areas of the organization as well.

Why Volunteer with YWCA CSE: 

Join our team of compassionate volunteers and help us extend a lifeline to those in need through our Text-to-Chat Hotline. Your dedication will make a real difference in the lives of victims and survivors, providing support and empowerment during their challenging times.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Your commitment will help us expand our reach and provide crucial services to those who need them most.

The Heartland Area Chapter for AFS is looking for a volunteer Treasurer. This person would keep track of expenses on a simple word or excel document.  Collect receipts and reimburse expenses for student events such as orientations , group events and activities out of our chapter funds. Two or three times within the year these expenses will be submitted to the AFS office in New York... Support is available at all times and the work load is minimal, we are a small Chapter with few expenses... Anyone interested would need to register as an AFS Volunteer with a background check..  No prior experience is needed. People looking to meet new faces from different countries or has a finance background would find this low key position enjoyable..  please contact audralou3@yahoo.com 

Our Front Desk Volunteer Receptionist is the first stop for all visitors to Topeka Civic Theatre. This important role will align with our mission to bring our diverse community together to learn about, experience and celebrate the joys of live Theatre.

The Front Desk Volunteer Receptionist will greet guests as they visit our administrative office, answer phones, direct visitors to their desired locations and answer questions as they arise.  There is also an important component of clerical work in this position such as proofreading, copying, scanning, stuffing envelopes and other essential tasks to keep our organization running smooth.  This position is broken up in segments of three-hour shifts, Monday through Friday between 9am and 6pm.

This is a great opportunity for anyone that is looking to help a not-for-profit institution that may have an appreciation for the arts, theatre and the Topeka community!  Get to know and be a part of the team that cultivates and creates live theatre for audiences young and old.   If you are interested in chatting about this opening, please email Jason Smith at Jason@TopekaCivicTheatre.com

This group will help maintain the native plant gardens at Hidden Valley Camp. There are six of these, the Entrance Garden, Evelyn's Attic Garden, Memorial Butterfly Garden (and others around the brick cabin), Redbud Sidewalk Gardens, Wetland Garden on the wetland berm, and the Bioswale Garden in Dogwood Forest. We can provide tools; we recommend you bring your own gardening gloves. Thank you for assisting us in promoting native plants at the Camp!

This opportunity is provided by Durand Reiber. Please contact her at durandi@sunflower.com

Job Overview:

The Fight 4 Light Foundation is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic student volunteer/intern to assist with the reorganization efforts of our nonprofit organization. As a Personal Assistant, you will work closely with the founder, Meagan, to pivot our organizational strategy, streamline operations, and enhance our impact on the lives of stalking victims and survivors. This volunteer opportunity offers valuable hands-on experience in nonprofit/business management, strategic planning, and program development, while making a meaningful difference in our community.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Requirements:

What You Can Expect to Gain:

Overall, the Volunteer Personal Assistant role for Nonprofit Reorganization at The Fight 4 Light provides interns with a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in nonprofit/business management, strategic planning, and program development, while also offering valuable mentorship, community engagement opportunities, and entrepreneurial skills development. It's an excellent opportunity for students to make a meaningful impact while furthering their professional and personal growth.

Join us in our fight against stalking and help us create a safer, more supportive community for all. Apply now to become a Volunteer Personal Assistant for Nonprofit Reorganization at The Fight 4 Light!

Assist teacher in English as a Second Language class for Hispanic students at the Topeka Public Library. 

English classes are currently held on Monday and Thursday nights 6:30 to 8 pm at the Topeka Public Library.

Assistants will take roll, handout assignments, work with students on assignments, assist teacher in teaching and managing classroom. Textbook, classroom assignments and curriculum guidance is provided.

Fluency in Spanish is recommended but is not required.

English classes are currently held on Monday and Thursday nights 6:30 to 8 pm at the Topeka Public Library.

Duties: Work with Hispanic students teaching the basics of English usage, grammar, and conversation. Textbook and curriculum guidance provided.

Fluency in Spanish is NOT required.

THIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY RUNS ALL YEAR, THERE IS NO END DATE

Welcome to the first point of contact for all visitors at the YWCA! Join us in making connections, utilizing your experience, and making a positive impact in your community. As a Front Desk Reception Volunteer, you will play a vital role in embodying our mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Key Responsibilities:

Opportunities for Utilizing Your Skills and Experience:

Volunteer Shifts:

Join our team of volunteers and make a significant impact by creating a welcoming and supportive environment at the YWCA. Your expertise and dedication will contribute to improving the lives of women, families, and the community.

SparkWheel is in need of volunteers to provide in-class tutoring for math, Mondays through Fridays at the following times:

3rd Grade – 1:55 pm to 2:55 pm

4th Grade – 11:20 am to 12:20 pm

5th Grade – 12:35 pm to 1:35 pm

Volunteers don't need to be available to provide assistance for all open sessions. However, each volunteer will need to commit to providing support to students within the hours identified on any of the school days.

For more information regarding this volunteer position, please contact Imelda Panuco, Student Support Coordinator at State Street Elementary School by email at imelda.panuco@sparkwheel.org. 

Many of the parents and caregivers served by Sparkwheel experience barriers to engaging in their student’s education (e.g., poverty, trauma, discrimination, etc.). Moreover, they may not feel welcome to take a more active approach in their student’s education. The purposes of this program are to provide support, validation, and a sense of community for parents and caregivers of students at Ross Elementary School. The intention of this adult-to-adult parent/caregiver mentor program is to empower parents and caregivers to advocate for their family’s needs and the educational needs of their students. 

Parents and caregivers who have been referred to the program will be paired with parent/caregiver mentors who have had experience navigating education and other systems on behalf of children in their care. The mentors will also be residents of southeast Topeka, and therefore, familiar with the community and neighborhoods surrounding Ross Elementary School.

SparkWheel is in need of volunteers to provide English language supports for students at State Street Elementary School, Mondays through Fridays, between the hours of 8:40 am and 3:30 pm in pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and first grade students. Volunteers don't need to be available to provide assistance for all hours in the school day. However, each volunteer will need to commit to providing support to students for 1 to 2 hours each week.

For more information regarding this volunteer position, please contact Imelda Panuco, Student Support Coordinator at State Street Elementary School by email at imelda.panuco@sparkwheel.org. 

THIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY RUNS ALL YEAR, THERE IS NO END DATE

Organization: YWCA Northeast Kansas

Mission: Join us at YWCA and be part of our mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Position Title: Student Volunteer - Front Desk Reception

Opportunity Overview: 

Calling all student volunteers! Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on your community while gaining valuable skills and insights into the world of non-profit work? As a Student Volunteer in our Front Desk Reception role, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for our visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

Welcome and assist a diverse range of individuals, including:

Opportunities for Skill Development:

Volunteer Shifts:

Why Volunteer with YWCA: 

Join our team of Student Volunteers and embark on an exciting journey of personal growth, community engagement, and non-profit experience. Your dedication and enthusiasm will contribute to creating positive change and empowering individuals and families in our community.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a meaningful impact with YWCA. Your commitment will help us advance our mission and support individuals and families in need, fostering a more inclusive and just community for all.

THIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY RUNS ALL YEAR, THERE IS NO END DATE

Organization: YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment (CSE)

Mission: Join the impactful mission of YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment (CSE), dedicated to providing vital support and confidential services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking in Shawnee, Jackson, and Wabaunsee Counties, Kansas. We strive to create a safer community through our comprehensive safety initiatives and empowering programs.

Position Title: Front Desk Volunteer

Opportunity Overview: As a Front Desk volunteer with YWCA CSE, you will play a crucial role in assisting survivors and furthering our mission.

Here's how you can make a difference:

In this position, you will have the unique opportunity to directly support survivors, making a profound difference in their lives. To ensure the highest level of care, completion of our Advocate Training Program and a background check are required.

Shifts Available:

Why Volunteer with YWCA CSE: 

Join our dedicated team of volunteers and become an advocate for change in your community. Together, we can create a safer, more empowered future for survivors of violence. 

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a meaningful impact with YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment. Your dedication will help us provide essential support and services to survivors, fostering a safer and more empowered community.

THIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY RUNS ALL YEAR, THERE IS NO END DATE

Organization: YWCA Northeast Kansas Human Trafficking Day Center

Mission: Join the impactful mission of the YWCA Human Trafficking Day Center, where dedicated advocates like you make a profound difference in the lives of survivors. 

Position: Day Center Volunteer

Opportunity Overview: 

As a Day Center Volunteer, you will be an invaluable source of support for our guests, providing them with a compassionate presence during their journey to healing. Step into a vital space where we address our clients' most fundamental needs, offering a safe sanctuary to rest, rejuvenate, enjoy nourishing meals, access clean clothing, and receive unwavering support from our specialized staff and the community.

Key Responsibilities:

Volunteer Shifts: 

Requirements:

Why Volunteer with YWCA: 

Join our dedicated team of advocates at the YWCA Human Trafficking Day Center, where your contribution will shape a brighter future for survivors and foster a community rooted in compassion and empowerment. Together, we can create lasting change.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Your dedication will help us provide essential support and services to survivors, fostering a more compassionate and empowered community.